Ganfort Preservative Free Eye Drops, 30 Unit Doses
GANFORT preservative eye drops solution, in single-dose container contains active ingredients Bimatoprost and timolol
GANFORT preservative free single-dose eye drops are used to treat high pressure in the eye in adults, including the elderly. This high pressure can lead to glaucoma. Your doctor will prescribe you GANFORT Preservative Free Eye Drops when other eye drops containing beta-blockers or prostaglandin analogues have not worked sufficiently on their own.
What GANFORT is and what it is used for?
Ganfort Preservative Free Eye Drops contains two different active substances (bimatoprost and timolol) that both reduce pressure in the eye. Bimatoprost belongs to a group of medicines called prostamides, a prostaglandin analogue. Timolol belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers.
Your eye contains a clear, watery liquid that feeds the inside of the eye. Liquid is constantly being drained out of the eye and new liquid is made to replace this. If the liquid cannot drain out quickly enough, the pressure inside the eye builds up and could eventually damage your sight (an illness called glaucoma). GANFORT works by reducing the production of liquid and also increasing the amount of liquid that is drained. This reduces the pressure inside the eye.
Ganfort Preservative Free Eye Drops are used to treat high pressure in the eye in adults, including the elderly. This high pressure can lead to glaucoma. Your doctor will prescribe you GANFORT when other eye drops containing beta-blockers or prostaglandin analogues have not worked sufficiently on their own.
What is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a common eye condition where the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain, becomes damaged.
It’s usually caused by fluid building up in the front part of the eye, which increases pressure inside the eye.
Glaucoma can lead to loss of vision if it’s not diagnosed and treated early.
It can affect people of all ages, but is most common in adults in their 70s and 80s.
Glaucoma does not usually cause any symptoms to begin with.
It tends to develop slowly over many years and affects the edges of your vision (peripheral vision) first.
For this reason, many people do not realise they have glaucoma, and it’s often only picked up during a routine eye test.
If you do notice any symptoms, they might include blurred vision, or seeing rainbow-coloured circles around bright lights.
Both eyes are usually affected, although it may be worse in 1 eye.
Very occasionally, glaucoma can develop suddenly and cause:
Visit an opticians or a GP if you have any concerns about your vision.
If you have glaucoma, early diagnosis and treatment can help stop your vision getting worse.
Without treatment, glaucoma can eventually lead to blindness.
If you develop symptoms of glaucoma suddenly, go to your nearest eye casualty unit or A&E as soon as possible.
This is a medical emergency that may require immediate treatment.
There are several different types of glaucoma.
The most common is called primary open angle glaucoma. This tends to develop slowly over many years.
It’s caused by the drainage channels in the eye becoming gradually clogged over time.
Other types of glaucoma include:
acute angle closure glaucoma – an uncommon type caused by the drainage in the eye becoming suddenly blocked, which can raise the pressure inside the eye very quickly
It’s not clear whether you can do anything to prevent glaucoma, but having regular eye tests should pick it up as early as possible.
The treatment recommended for you will depend on the type of glaucoma you have, but the options are:
eyedrops – to reduce the pressure in your eyes
laser treatment – to open up the blocked drainage tubes or reduce the production of fluid in your eyes
surgery – to improve the drainage of fluid
You’ll also probably need regular appointments to monitor your condition and check the treatment is working.
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Always use GANFORT single-dose exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
The usual dose is one drop once a day, either in the morning or in the evening in each eye that needs treatment. Use at the same time each day.
Instructions for use
Wash your hands before use. Make sure that the single-dose container is intact before use. The solution should be used immediately after opening. To avoid contamination, do not let the open-end of the single-dose container touch your eye or anything else.
1. Tear 1 single-dose container from the strip.
2. Hold the single-dose container upright (with the cap pointing upwards) and twist off the cap.
3. Gently pull down the lower eyelid to form a pocket. Turn the single-dose container upside down and squeeze it to release 1 drop into the affected eye(s).
4. Whilst keeping the eye closed, press your finger against the corner of the closed eye (the site where the eye meets the nose) and hold for 2 minutes. This helps to stop GANFORT single-dose getting into the rest of the body.
5. Throw away the single-dose container after you have used it, even if there is some solution left.
If a drop misses your eye, try again. Wipe off any excess that runs down the cheek.
If you wear contact lenses, take your lenses out before using this medicine. Wait 15 minutes after using the drops, and before you put your lenses back in.
If you use GANFORT single-dose with another eye medicine, leave at least 5 minutes between putting in GANFORT single-dose and the other medicine. Use any eye ointment or eye gel last.
If you use more GANFORT single-dose than you should
If you use more GANFORT single-dose than you should, it is unlikely to cause you any serious harm. Put your next dose in at the usual time. If you are worried, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
If you forget to use GANFORT single-dose
If you forget to use GANFORT single-dose, use a single drop as soon as you remember, and then go back to your regular routine. Do not use a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
If you stop using GANFORT single-dose
GANFORT single-dose should be used every day to work properly.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
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Europe Delivery
Standard Delivery within EEC from £12.50 Delivery time up to 5 days depending on the local delivery service within your country. Expedited Delivery within EEC £39.50 Delivery time 2 days. Delivery by DHL, UPS or TNT.
Rest of the World
Standard Delivery Rest of the World from £16.10 Delivery Time 10 – 15 Days Expedited Delivery Rest of the World £55.09 Delivery 5 days. Delivery service by DHL, TNT or UPS
What GANFORT single-dose is and what it is used for
GANFORT single-dose contains two different active substances (bimatoprost and timolol) that both reduce pressure in the eye. Bimatoprost belongs to a group of medicines called prostamides, a prostaglandin analogue. Timolol belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers.
Your eye contains a clear, watery liquid that feeds the inside of the eye. Liquid is constantly being drained out of the eye and new liquid is made to replace this. If the liquid cannot drain out quickly enough, the pressure inside the eye builds up and could eventually damage your sight (an illness called glaucoma). GANFORT single-dose works by reducing the production of liquid and also increasing the amount of liquid that is drained. This reduces the pressure inside the eye.
GANFORT single-dose eye drops are used to treat high pressure in the eye in adults, including the elderly. This high pressure can lead to glaucoma. Your doctor will prescribe you GANFORT single-dose when other eye drops containing beta-blockers or prostaglandin analogues have not worked sufficiently on their own.
This medicine does not contain a preservative.
2. What you need to know before you use GANFORT single-dose
Do not use GANFORT single-dose eye drops, solution
if you are allergic to bimatoprost, timolol, beta-blockers or any of the other ingredients of GANFORT single-dose (listed in section 6)
if you have now or have had in past respiratory problems such as asthma, severe chronic obstructive bronchitis (severe lung disease which may cause wheeziness, difficulty in breathing and/ or long-standing cough)
if you have heart problems such as low heart rate, heart block, or heart failure
Warnings and precautions
Before you use this medicine, tell your doctor if you have now or have had in the past
coronary heart disease (symptoms can include chest pain or tightness, breathlessness or choking), heart failure, low blood pressure
disturbances of heart rate such as slow heart beat
breathing problems, asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
poor blood circulation disease (such as Raynaud’s disease or Raynaud’s syndrome)
overactivity of the thyroid gland as timolol may mask signs and symptoms of thyroid disease
diabetes as timolol may mask signs and symptoms of low blood sugar
severe allergic reaction
liver or kidney problems
eye surface problems
separation of one of the layers within the eyeball after surgery to reduce the pressure in the eye
known risk factors for macular oedema (swelling of the retina within the eye leading to worsening vision), for example, cataract surgery
Tell your doctor before surgical anaesthesia that you are using GANFORT single-dose as timolol may change effects of some medicines used during anaesthesia.
GANFORT single-dose may cause your eyelashes to darken and grow, and cause the skin around the eye to darken too. The colour of your iris may also go darker over time. These changes may be permanent. The change may be more noticeable if you are only treating one eye. GANFORT single-dose may cause hair growth when in contact with the skin surface.
Children and adolescents
GANFORT single-dose should not be used in children and teenagers under 18.
Other medicines and GANFORT single-dose
GANFORT single-dose can affect or be affected by other medicines you are using, including other eye drops for the treatment of glaucoma. Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. Tell your doctor if you are using or intend to use medicines to lower blood pressure, heart medicine, medicines to treat diabetes, quinidine (used to treat heart conditions and some types of malaria) or medicines to treat depression known as fluoxetine and paroxetine.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. Do not use GANFORT single-dose if you are pregnant unless your doctor still recommends it.
Do not use GANFORT single-dose if you are breast-feeding. Timolol may get into your breast milk.
Ask your doctor for advice before taking any medicine during breast-feeding.
Driving and using machines
GANFORT single-dose may cause blurred vision in some patients. Do not drive or use machines until the symptoms have cleared.
Side Effects
Like all medicines, GANFORT single-dose can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. You can usually carry on taking the drops, unless the effects are serious. If you’re worried, talk to a doctor or pharmacist. Do not stop using GANFORT single-dose without speaking to your doctor.
The following side effects may be seen with GANFORT (single-dose and/or multi-dose):
Very common side effects
These may affect more than 1 user in 10
Affecting the eye
redness.
Common side effects
These may affect 1 to 9 users in 100
Affecting the eye
burning, itching, stinging, irritation of the conjunctiva (see-through layer of the eye), sensitivity to light, eye pain, sticky eyes, dry eyes, a feeling of something in the eye, small breaks in the surface of the eye with or without inflammation, difficulty in seeing clearly, redness and itching of the eyelids, hair growing around the eye, darkening of the eyelids, darker skin colour around the eyes, longer eyelashes, eye irritation, watery eyes, swollen eyelids, reduced vision.
Affecting other parts of the body
runny nose, headache.
Uncommon side effects
These may affect 1 to 9 users in 1,000
Affecting the eye
abnormal sensation in the eye, iris inflammation, swollen conjunctiva (see-through layer of the eye), painful eyelids, tired eyes, in-growing eyelashes, darkening of iris colour, eyes appear sunken, eyelid has moved away from the surface of the eye, darkening of eyelashes.
Affecting other parts of the body
shortness of breath.
Side effects where the frequency is not known
Affecting the eye
cystoid macular oedema (swelling of the retina within the eye leading to worsening vision), eye swelling, blurred vision, ocular discomfort.
Affecting other parts of the body
difficulty breathing / wheezing, symptoms of allergic reaction (swelling, redness of the eye and rash of the skin), changes in your taste sensation, dizziness, slowing of heart rate, high blood pressure, difficulty sleeping, nightmare, asthma, hair loss, skin discolouration (periocular), tiredness.
Additional side effects have been seen in patients using eye drops containing timolol or bimatoprost and so may possibly be seen with GANFORT. Like other medicines applied into eyes, timolol is absorbed into the blood. This may cause similar side effects as seen with ”intravenous” and /or “oral” beta-blocking agents. The chance of having side effects after using eye drops is lower than when medicines are for example, taken by mouth or injected. Listed side effects include reactions seen within bimatoprost and timolol when used for treating eye conditions:
Severe allergic reactions with swelling and difficulty breathing which could be life-threatening
Low blood sugar
Depression; memory loss; hallucination
Fainting; stroke; decreased blood flow to the brain; worsening of myasthenia gravis (increased muscle weakness); tingling sensation
Decreased sensation of your eye surface; double vision; drooping eyelid; separation of one of the layers within the eyeball after surgery to reduce the pressure in the eye; inflammation of the surface of the eye, bleeding in the back of the eye (retinal bleeding), inflammation within the eye, increased blinking
Heart failure; irregularity or stopping of the heartbeat; slow or fast heartbeat; too much fluid, mainly water, accumulating in the body; chest pain
Low blood pressure, swelling or coldness of your hands, feet and extremities, caused by constriction of your blood vessels
Cough, worsening of asthma, worsening of the lung disease called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Diarrhoea; stomach pain; feeling and being sick; indigestion; dry mouth
Red scaly patches on skin; skin rash
Muscle pain
Reduced sexual urge; sexual dysfunction
Weakness
An increase in blood test results that show how your liver is working
Other side effects reported with eye drops containing phosphates
This medicine contains 0.38 mg phosphates in each 0.4 ml of solution which is equivalent to 0.95 mg/ml. If you suffer from severe damage to the clear layer at the front of the eye (the cornea), phosphates may cause in very rare cases cloudy patches on the cornea due to calcium build-up during treatment.
Reporting side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via:
Ingredients
What GANFORT single-dose contains
The active substances are bimatoprost 0.3 mg/ml and timolol 5 mg/ml corresponding to timolol maleate 6.8 mg/ml.
The other ingredients are sodium chloride, sodium phosphate dibasic heptahydrate, citric acid monohydrate and purified water. Small amounts of hydrochloric acid or sodium hydroxide may be added to bring the solution to the correct pH (acidity) level.
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